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The book explores the paradox of solar energy adoption in Australia, highlighting how homes remain reliant on the electricity grid, predominantly powered by coal. Despite the country's abundant sunshine and decreasing solar costs, it examines how even nations with significant solar investments, like Spain and Germany, struggle to reduce their fossil fuel dependency. The discussion emphasizes the complexities and challenges of transitioning to renewable energy while addressing the ongoing reliance on traditional energy sources.
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Energy in Australia, Graham Palmer
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Energy in Australia
- Subtitle
- Peak Oil, Solar Power, and Asias Economic Growth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Graham Palmer
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 108
- ISBN13
- 9783319029399
- Category
- Electrical engineering, Ecology
- Description
- The book explores the paradox of solar energy adoption in Australia, highlighting how homes remain reliant on the electricity grid, predominantly powered by coal. Despite the country's abundant sunshine and decreasing solar costs, it examines how even nations with significant solar investments, like Spain and Germany, struggle to reduce their fossil fuel dependency. The discussion emphasizes the complexities and challenges of transitioning to renewable energy while addressing the ongoing reliance on traditional energy sources.